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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.40, 14,405.50 and 10,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.40, 14,405.50 and 10,258.40 is: 14,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.40 : 14,405.50 = 10,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.40/14,405.50 = 10,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.40x = 14,405.50 × 10,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.40x = 147,777,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,777,381.20/10,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,405.50

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